2021-2022 Handbook for Students
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2021-2022 HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS OFFICIAL REGISTER OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY It is unlawful and contrary to Harvard University’s policy to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job or course of study requirements. Harvard Divinity School condemns all forms of discrimination or harassment, whether subtle or overt, and asserts that all members of the community should join in assuring that all students are accorded the dignity and respect called for in the University Statement of Rights and Responsibilities. Students who believe they may have been victims of any form of discrimination or harassment have recourse to grievance procedures developed by Harvard Divinity School. In accordance with Massachusetts State Law: Any student in an educational or vocational training institution, other than a religious or denominational educational or vocational training institution, who is unable, because of his religious beliefs, to attend classes or to participate in any examination, study, or work requirement on a particular day shall be excused from any such examination or study or work requirement, and shall be provided with an opportunity to make up such examination, study, or work requirement which he may have missed because of such absence on any particular day; provided, however, that such makeup examination or work shall not create an unreasonable burden upon such school. No fees of any kind shall be charged by the institution for making available to the said student such opportunity. No adverse or prejudicial effects shall result to any student because of his availing himself of the provisions of this section. In accordance with and in addition to the Harvard University campus smoking policy, smoking is prohibited in all areas of the Harvard Divinity School campus, including residential facilities, unenclosed and enclosed office areas, private offices, library areas, classrooms, restrooms, lobbies, dining areas, lecture halls, hallways, stairways, and all exterior areas of the Harvard Divinity School campus. This policy applies to all forms of smoking and electronic smoking/vaping devices (eg: cigarettes, cigars, electronic cigarettes, and marijuana). In compliance with the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990, the Harvard University Police Department publishes annually a security booklet entitled Playing It Safe. The booklet describes Harvard’s security policies, provides statistical information about the occurrence of crime on campus, and outlines some of the counseling programs the University offers. Playing It Safe is available online at: www.hupd.harvard.edu. While attempts have been made to make this publication accurate and current, it may include typographical or other errors. Changes are periodically made to this publication and will be incorporated in new editions and/or supplements. Harvard Divinity School is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. The Official Register of Harvard University (issn0199-1787) is published 13 times a year (four times in July, four times in August and one time each in September, November, January, February, and March). The Official Register of Harvard University is published by the Office of the University Publisher, 219 Western Avenue, Allston, MA 02134. Second-class postage paid at Boston, Massachusetts. The Harvard Divinity School Handbook for Students, as well as additional information about the Divinity School, is available to persons with access to the World Wide Web at the Divinity School’s website at www. hds.harvard.edu. Additionally, information for all the faculties of the University can be found on the Harvard University website at www.harvard.edu. Copyright © 2021 by the President & Fellows of Harvard College. Handbook for Students 2021-2022 Harvard Divinity School 45 Francis Avenue Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 617.495.5761 hds.harvard.edu/registrar [email protected] Published by the Registrar’s Office The following pages contain the Handbook for Students for Harvard Divinity School. The Handbook for Students is the Official Register of Harvard Divinity School. Contents Notice ................................................................................................................................10 2021-2022 Academic Calendar .....................................................................................11 Fall 2021 Semester .....................................................................................................................................11 Spring 2022 Semester ................................................................................................................................13 Summer 2022 .............................................................................................................................................14 Abbreviated Calendar for 2022-2023 ........................................................................15 Required Courses and Courses Listed by Instructor ............................................16 Required Courses ............................................................................................................................................16 Master of Divinity .....................................................................................................................................16 Master of Theological Studies .................................................................................................................16 Master of Religion and Public Life ..........................................................................................................16 Courses by Instructor Academic Year 2021-22 ............................................................................................16 Academic Year 2022-23 Projected Courses ..................................................................................................25 Academic Year 2023-24 Projected Courses ..................................................................................................27 The Faculty of Divinity ................................................................................................30 Members of the Faculty Emeritii................................................................................34 Others Offering Instruction ......................................................................................35 Denominational Counselors .......................................................................................38 Academic Procedures and Rules .................................................................................39 Check-in ..........................................................................................................................................................39 Fall 2021 ....................................................................................................................................................39 Spring 2022 ...............................................................................................................................................39 Financial Obligations ...............................................................................................................................39 Immunization ...........................................................................................................................................40 International Students ..............................................................................................................................40 University ID Cards ..................................................................................................................................40 Harvard Key ..............................................................................................................................................41 Official Communication ..........................................................................................................................41 Course Registration ..................................................................................................................................41 Cross-Registration ....................................................................................................................................42 Auditing Courses ......................................................................................................................................45 Reading and Research Courses ................................................................................................................46 Dropping and Adding Courses ................................................................................................................46 Grading Option Changes and Last Day to Drop with Notation ...........................................................46 Enrollment Confirmation ........................................................................................................................47 Submission of Written Work ...................................................................................................................47 6 Contents - HDS Handbook for Students Examinations ............................................................................................................................................47